How To Record Audio On Your iPhone

This guide explains how to use the built-in Voice Memos app on iPhones for recording audio. It covers basic recording, transcriptions, and advanced settings like spatial audio.
Why it matters
Provides practical utility for iPhone users looking to maximize their device's built-in productivity tools.
From transcripts to trimming, the iOS Voice Memos app has a lot to offer,
Stockinq/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover iPhones are known for their quality cameras, but what about when you only want to record audio? Maybe you're interviewing someone, or want to record a class or meeting. Thankfully, it's easy to record audio on your iPhone, and you don't need to download any new apps for the job.
Apple's Voice Memos app comes built into iOS and works on all modern iPhones. It has some great features, like the ability to transcribe your recordings. To get started, open the Voice Memos app (a black icon with sound waves). If you can't find it on your Home Screen, drag down to use Search. If you uninstalled this in the past, you can reinstall it for free from the App Store.
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